#174 - Russell Peters’ Impact, Comedy Gatekeepers, and Industry Prejudices | Viveth K.

In episode 174 of The Johnny Rogers Show, I sit down with stand-up comic Viveth K to talk about representation in comedy and how seeing Russell Peters’ success made him believe a career in stand-up was possible. We dive into the gatekeepers of Canadian comedy, the prejudices still present in the industry, and why follower count doesn’t always equal talent. Viveth shares his process for refining jokes, the struggles of breaking through in stand-up, and the advice he’d give his younger self. Plus, we talk about how The Simpsons’ Apu was actually an inspirational character and the hidden challenges comics face behind the scenes. If you’ve ever wanted an inside look at the realities of comedy, this episode is for you!-Get access to video for each episode by checking out ⁠⁠The Johnny Rogers Show⁠⁠ on YouTube-🎥 Transform your long-form videos into engaging shorts with OpusClip—the #1 video clipping tool! Create and publish content across all social platforms with just one click. Try it now and take your content to the next level:https://www.opus.pro/?via=johnnyrogers-If you enjoyed today's guest, be sure to reach out and let them know:https://www.instagram.com/viveth_k/ https://www.tiktok.com/@viveth_k -Reach out in the comments below or find me on social media:https://www.instagram.com/thejohnnyrogersshow/https://www.twitter.com/TheJohnnyRogers https://www.tiktok.com/@johnnylatenight -👕 Represent the show in style with our cool merch line: https://rdbl.co/3CuKoM4